Javier Mascherano Tears Anus While Stopping Arjen Robben, He Says

If the World Cup has given us anything, it's undeniable proof that soccer players aren't the wimps that critics would like to believe they are.

Case in point: Argentina's Javier Mascherano.

Not only did the defensive midfielder possibly sustain a concussion in Wednesday's semifinal, he told a news conference that he tore his anus while stopping an attempt by Dutch player Arjen Robben, according to Yahoo! Sports.

Italian journalist Tancredi Palmeri tweeted the midfielder's words:

Some unforgettable words from Mascherano: "I spread out my anus in that last tackle, that's why I felt so much pain"